Shreyas Iyer’s promising start on Day 2 of the first Test between India and England turned into disappointment as he failed to capitalize on his good form. The right-handed batsman, who looked set for a substantial innings, was dismissed for 35 runs off 63 balls. Rehan Ahmed bowled a deceptive wrong ‘un, and Iyer, playing with the turn, attempted a slog over the on-side, only to find Tom Hartley at deep mid-wicket.
The dismissal ended a promising 64-run partnership between Iyer and KL Rahul. Despite a good start, Iyer’s inability to convert into a significant score drew mixed reactions from fans on social media. Some expressed frustration, with one user even speculating that Iyer might be dropped once Virat Kohli returns for the third Test.
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Batting first, England had posted 246 runs in their first innings on Day 1, with Captain Ben Stokes leading the charge with a brilliant knock of 70 runs off 88 balls. India’s spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets each, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah secured two wickets each.
In response, India reached 275/4 after 61 overs, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 84 off 109 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed significantly with a brisk innings of 80 runs off 74 deliveries, featuring three sixes and 10 boundaries.
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At the time of writing, Ravindra Jadeja was providing support at the crease with 23 runs off 29 balls. The Indian team aims to build a substantial lead in the ongoing Test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Following his dismissal, fans on social media platforms like X expressed mixed reactions, with some lamenting the missed opportunity for Iyer and speculating about his future in the team.
Well played, Shreyas Iyer.
He scored 35 runs from 63 balls against England in first Test Match – A good Knock by Shreyas.
— ViKRant KauSHiK (@7VIKRANTKAUSHIK) January 26, 2024
Shreyas Iyer dismissed for 35 runs. How’s he playing Test cricket with just 1 hundred in 13 matches while players like Sarfaraz Khan are not getting a chance even with first-class average of 70? 🇮🇳👎🏼👎🏼 #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/Va7uQXq6s0
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 26, 2024
What a waste of opportunity. Shreyas Iyer will be dropped as soon as Virat kohli comes at the 3rd Test match.
— Dhaanush (@SuperSportsmass) January 26, 2024
Already 90% people don’t want Shreyas Iyer in the team and he is giving them full chance that he should be dropped
— Backfoot_Punch (@kookaburra_221) January 26, 2024
Sunny is right when he says “ what a waste of a wicket” about the Shreyas Iyer dismissal. Iyer doesn’t seem to learn. Gill going down the same route. Soft dismissals when you are well set should hurt the most.
— Kuldeep Gadkari (@DocGadkari) January 26, 2024
Most inconsistent shreyas iyer. Doesn’t deserve to be in indian team
— Aaram (@adiar12767) January 26, 2024
Shreyas Iyer is immature, can never succeed at Test Level.
Threw his wicket away.#INDvsENG— Rishabh Wadhwa (@Cric_Rishabh) January 26, 2024
Well played, Shreyas Iyer.
He scored 35 runs from 63 balls against England in first Test Match – A good Knock by Shreyas.#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/XvTZsHyJWw
— CRIC.HARI (@HKhurdra72916) January 26, 2024
I have seen so much of Shreyas Iyer post IPL 2023. He is playing well with a good nick but unable to convert starts into 50s or 100s. Apart from few innings he struggled to score runs. If this continues Shreyas Iyer might lose his spot from Indian team
— Omkaran Reddy (@omkaran_reddy) January 26, 2024
